Definitions

1. noun

wood from deciduous trees, especially oak, maple, or walnut, used for furniture and flooring

“The antique furniture was made from beautiful hardwood.”

2. noun

a hard surface, especially one made of wood, for playing games such as billiards or bowling

“The bowling alley had a well-maintained hardwood lane.”

3. noun

a hard, woody tissue in plants

“The botanist studied the hardwood tissue of the tree.”